The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) vs. Honda Civic 1.4 i-SHIFT (09 - 11)
€ 27,800
€ 20,100
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI is 1.5 inches longer and 1.5 inches lower.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Honda Civic 1.4
56
69.5
78.5
57.5
69.5
77.4
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56 in
Height
57.5 in
101.5
169
103.1
167.5
169 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Honda Civic 1.4
3285 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
15.43 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Honda Civic 1.4
8P
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Honda Civic 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
99 hp
Honda Civic 1.4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.4
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Honda Civic 1.4
137 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
682 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
▶ REPLAY
20.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
20.79 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
41 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
24 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
504 mi
Range
545 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
504 mi
545 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
Environmental Impact
140.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
108 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
140.2 kWh
108 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Honda Civic 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
